GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

RDR2Loader.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 4f9cbb8c16e5fb386ccb10ce562fcfb6
Latest seen 2026-05-09 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2024-03-31 23:07:00 (2 years ago)
Size 217 KB

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-09 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
4f9cbb8c16e5fb386ccb10ce562fcfb6
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2024-03-31 23:07:00 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-09 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago).

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

File context

RDR2Loader.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-09 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago).

If RDR2Loader.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as General Threat.

File Details

MD5: 4f9cbb8c16e5fb386ccb10ce562fcfb6
Size: 217 KB
First Published: 2024-03-31 23:07:00 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-09 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-09 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

RDR2Loader.exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Common Places:

%profile%\onedrive
%profile%\onedrive\masaüstü
%desktop%
%profile%\onedrive\desktop
%profile%\downloads\rdr2_familymenu_1_2_7 (1)
%profile%\onedrive\desktop\new folder
%profile%\downloads

ThreatInfo has observed RDR2Loader.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen RDR2Loader.exe across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 70.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 70.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for RDR2Loader.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

Analysis

RDR2Loader.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00005ce0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 221696

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 134656 bytes · 60.7% of section data
MD5 5bf98bfd7fbfcb0e4501e629bbaca781
.rdata 70656 bytes · 31.9% of section data
MD5 f7d9d552f77fc2f00785279ac94b6cbd
.data 4608 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 2019a066ec0e9fbd8092e4b9563d99e0
.pdata 8192 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 25ad059a1f02e403ba286de86704270d
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2d8c8206a3f627ddd6cb9ecf594b14c9
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 5e3b3cdfb7fddeccd86e10201b617454
.reloc 2560 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 9b6a159c574e02cdb5e5241f0c96dbd3

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as General Threat

This report identifies RDR2Loader.exe by MD5 4f9cbb8c16e5fb386ccb10ce562fcfb6. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 4f9cbb8c16e5fb386ccb10ce562fcfb6.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.